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Domaine des Ardoisieres Schiste vs Dehesa El Carrascal Almarina Especial Barrica

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Domaine des Ardoisieres Schiste
Vins des Allobroges, France · White
€53
The steal
Close cousin
Dehesa El Carrascal Almarina Especial Barrica
Castilla, Spain · White
€16 save €37

Tale of the taste

Domaine des Ardoisieres Schiste Dehesa El Carrascal Almarina Especial Barrica
Body 6 vs 6 · same
Tannin 1 vs 1 · same
Acidity 5 vs 7 · +2 on the steal
Sweetness 4 vs 4 · same
Fruit 6 vs 8 · +2 on the steal

Five structure dials above — plus 13 flavour families weighed in the match behind the scenes.

Why it’s a dupe

Same White at heartSame full-throttle bodyBone-dry, both of themAbout 31% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €16 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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